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British IS members must be allowed to return home, says Trump's terror chief

The Foreign Secretary stated that British members of ISIS in Syrian prison camps should be repatriated, following comments from Donald Trump's incoming counter-terrorism chief, Sebastian Gorka.
Shamima Begum, a London-born woman who joined ISIS at 15, lost her appeal to return to the UK after being stripped of her citizenship.
Gorka emphasized that nations wanting to be serious allies of the US should repatriate their citizens from Syria to reinforce international commitments against extremism.
David Lammy confirmed that the UK government prioritizes national security and will not allow Begum to return, stating, 'We will not be bringing her back to the UK.

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The Epoch Times

UK Should Take Back British ISIS Members in Syria, Says Gorka

President-Elect Donald Trump’s pick as director of counterterrorism, Sebastian Gorka, has said Britain should take back a number of UK nationals who were in ISIS and are now being held in Syrian prison camps. There are believed to be 30 or so British nationals still in Syrian camps, including Shamima Begum, who lost her final appeal against the Home Office’s decision to strip her of her UK citizenship on national security grounds. In an intervie…

2 months ago·New York, United States

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Politico Europe

UK rejects Trump team’s call to repatriate ‘ISIS bride’

Foreign Secretary David Lammy says ISIS supporter Shamima Begum will remain in Syrian camp — despite protests from Trump pick Seb Gorka.

2 months ago·Brussels, Belgium

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Daily Express

David Lammy responds to Trump aide's demand to return Shamima Begum to UK

Donald Trump's incoming counter-terrorism chief demanded the repatriation of British members of so-called IS being held in Syrian prison camps.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

Decision on whether Shamima Begum will be allowed back into UK announced

Shamima Begum will not be allowed back into the UK, Foreign Secretary David Lammy told Good Morning Britain, after Donald Trump aide Sebastian Gorka said she and other ISIS prisoners should return

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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GB News

'Show serious commitment!' Trump's terror chief demands Britain takes back Isis bride Shamima Begum

Donald Trump’s terror chief has demanded the UK takes back Shamima Begum and other members of the Islamic State held in Syrian prison camps.Sebastian Gorka said that any nation that wishes to be a “serious ally” to the US should honour its “commitment” to the international fight against Isis by taking back its citizens.He said this “doubly” applies to Britain, and by doing so, the UK would solidify the strong ties between the two countries under…

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Sun

UK must take back ISIS Brits like Shamima Begum, top Trump aide says

DONALD Trump’s incoming director of counterterrorism has said the UK needs to welcome back British citizens who joined notorious terror cult ISIS. But sources told The Sun as many as 100 extremists could flood the UK if jihadist bride Shamima Begum is allowed to return home from Syria. FacebookDonald Trump pictured with Sebastian Gorka – one of his most trusted aides and incoming director of counter terror[/caption] AFPCamp Roj, where relatives …

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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